The Founding of Rome
What area of city-states culture was used when it declined by the Romans?
Greece
What 2 things did Roman men have to do?
Serve in the Army and pay taxes.
True or False: The Roman Republic faced mounting Economic Problems.
True.
What period lasted until A.D 180, when Caesar Augustus Ruled?
Pax Romana, or "Roman Peace."
Republic
A form of gov. when citizens elect their leaders.
Why was Itlay an attractive place to settle?
It had a sunny, warm climate and lush farmland. Its mountain slopes level off to make larger flat plains. Since Italy had a lot of food, it could support a large population.
What did the 3 branches of the Roman gov. do?
One made laws, another ran the daily affairs of the gov, and the third acted as judge.
What did farmers began fall into in 100 B.C?
Poverty.
What are 3 Reforms Augustus Made?
1. He made a permanent army of about 150,000 soldiers.
2. He made Rome's Border easier to defend by putting it along natural physical features.
3. He rebuilt many public places to reflect Rome's greatness.
Legions
Large groups of Roman soldiers.
Where did the Romans make their home?
The Italian Peninsula.
In 494 B.C, what did the plebians do?
They went on strike.
Caeser fought the ___ and invaded _____.
Celts, Rome.
What were some emperors after Augustus?
Tiberius, Caligula, Claudius, and Nero (These were known as the Julio-Claudian Emperors.)
Patricians
The ruling class
What was one legend on how Rome began?
The Aenied.
What was Rome's first code of written laws called?
The Twelve Tables.
When did Caesar take over the Gov.?
44 B.C.
What year did Titus lead the Roman soldiers to destroy the Jewish Temple?
A.D 70.
Plebians
In 800 B.C, what 2 other groups moved in where the Romans lived
The Greeks and the Etruscans.
How many Punic wars did Rome have?
3.
Who was Julius Caeser's great nephew who took over as dictator in 27 B.C.E.?
Octavian, aka Caesar Augustus.
Who were the 5 good emperors during the Roman Peace?
Nerva, Trajan, Hadrian, Antoninus Pius, Marcus Aurelius.
Tribune
An elected official who protects the rights of ordinary citizens.